Lone Star College-Kingwood Visual & Performing Arts Music Department Student Reference Book Welcome to the Music Department at Lone Star College-Kingwood!

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Table of Contents

Welcome to the Music Department at Lone Star College-Kingwood! 2 Important Information for New Students 4 Music Department Full-Time Faculty 4 Music Department Faculty, continued 5

Division Staff 6 Music Field of Study, AA (AA_FMUS) 2019-2020 First Year First Semester 7 First Year Second Semester 7

Second Year First Semester 8 Second Year Second Semester 8 Minimum Acceptable Grades 9 For Transfer to 4-Year Academic Institutions 9 Professional Etiquette 9 Recital Attendance 9

Piano Proficiency Exam 10 Class Attendance 10 Ensemble Attendance Policy 11 Private Music Lessons 12 Studio Class & Student Recitals 12 Studio Class & Recital Expectations 12 Working with a Staff Pianist 13 Working with the staff pianist: 13 Practice Rooms 13 Lockers 14 Tutoring 14 Lab Open Hours 14 Library Resources for Music 14 What can I do with a major in MUSIC? 15 Learned Competencies 15 Careers 15 Professional Music Associations, Job Sites, & Resources 16 Advice 18 Noise Induced Hearing Loss 19 Hearing Loss Resources 19 Protecting Your Neuromusculoskeletal Health 20 ProtectingWebsite and Your Facebook Vocal Health 2122 Stay up to date with the latest information! 22

Campus Map 23 Important Information for New Students

Orientation Meeting for All Music Majors & Non-Majors

informationAll music majors about and the non-majors music program are expected for the semester, to attend private the Convocation lessons, studio meeting classes, on the and first ensembles. Monday of the semester from 12:30-1:20 in the MUS Recital Hall, MUS 101. At that meeting you will receive Associate of Arts with Field of Study in Music Music majors should plan to make an advising appointment with the appropriate full-time faculty member to talk about the required courses for the Associate of Arts with Field of Study in Music. This should happen before you register for classes each semester.

Studio Classes/Recitals All Students enrolled in full-hour private lessons are required to attend the studio classes and all recitals for their major area. Recital schedules and Studio Class locations will be posted.

Guidelines for Music Students Be sure to read this handbook for important information regarding studio classes, recitals, juries, the

piano proficiency exam, practice rooms, lockers, tutoring, and much more. Food and Drink Rules

rooms or near any piano. Please utilize the Lobby areas, outside Quad and courtyard seating for eating andThere drinking. is absolutely Please no also food remember or drink (exceptto clean for up waterafter yourselves. bottles with sealable tops) allowed in practice

Music Department Full-Time Faculty

Dr. Todd R. Miller Professor of Music, Department Chair and Director of Choral Activities

Office MUS 115 · 281-312-1485 · [email protected] Mr. Alfredo Vélez Professor of Music, Director of Bands

Office MUS 114 · 281-312-4335 · [email protected] Dr. Robert E. Hunt Associate Professor of Music

Office MUS 112 · 281-312-1746 · [email protected] Music Department Faculty, continued

KeithAdjunct Almstedt Faculty: (Mailroom MUS 109) Jackson Hearn

Guitar, Class Piano, Music Literature [email protected] [email protected] Russell Ballenger Kristen Hertzenberg

Low Bass, Appreciating Music Voice [email protected] [email protected] Joe Beam Stephen Martin

Percussion Cello, Bass [email protected] [email protected] Benjamin Boskoff Dr. Nell Matthews Benjamin.Boskoff Voice, Diction Piano [email protected] Kristian Briggs Rosendo Reyna

Voice, Sight Singing and Ear Training Music Theory [email protected] [email protected] Patrick Brink

Trumpet, Horn, American Music MusicAndrew Coach/Accompanist Schneider MUS 111 [email protected] [email protected] Barbara Butler Marvin Sparks

Piano Percussion, EDUC [email protected] [email protected] Jan Cornelius Ernesto Vega Perez Jan.Cornelius Voice [email protected] John Crabtree HeathSaxophone, Vercher Clarinet Heath.Vercher Fundamentals of Music, Music Theory, Sight Singing, Class Piano, Appreciating Music, American Music [email protected] Training Amy Wiggs Chase DeMaster Flute, Piccolo Guitar [email protected] [email protected] Dr. Xia Xia Zhang Dr. Marion Russell Dickson Violin, Viola Voice [email protected] [email protected] Kelli Estes

Voice, Appreciating Music [email protected] Division Staff

James Stubbs Judith Watson FLAK Dean of Instruction Counselor

APA 109 C - 281-312-1730 LIB 222A - 281-312-1545 [email protected] Payne [email protected] Liebst FLAK Division Operations Specialist Disabilities Counselor

FTC 104D - 281-312-1501 SCC 211 - 281-312-1453 [email protected] Spargur [email protected] Dorsey Men’s Center

Coordinator 3, Theatre and Fine Arts MUS 110 - 281-312-1709 SCC 234 - 281-318-4351 [email protected] Stoltz [email protected] Pickett PT Staff Assistant II/Music Librarian Women’s Center

MUS 103 - 281-312-1778 SCC 195 - 281-318-4332 [email protected] [email protected] Earn your Associate of Arts degree with Field of Study in Music at Lone Star College in four semesters. Graduates can transfer to a 4-year institution and major in music specializing in performance, music therapy, music education or musicology. The Music Field of Study courses also count toward the music minor.

The Field of Study curriculum is designed to satisfy the first two-year requirements for a bachelor’s degree in a specific area at four-year colleges in the state of Texas*. Credits earned in a Field of Study curriculum transfer*Field of to Study other completion four-year college does not in theguarantee state of Texas.admission to a four-year institution in the state of Texas. Music Field of Study, AA (AA_FMUS) 2018-2019 Catalog First Year First Semester

Course Course # Title Credit Hrs

MUSI 1311 Music Theory I 3 MUSI 1116 Sight Singing & Ear Training I 1 MUSI 1181 Class Piano Level I 1 MUAP Private Lesson (main instru.) 2 MUEN Performance Ensemeble 1 ENGL 1301 Composition & Rhetoric 1 3 T HIS 1301 USTotal Hist Creditsory to 1877for First Semester: 143 First Year Second Semester

Course Course # Title Credit Hrs

MUSI 1312 Music Theory II 3 MUSI 1117 Sight Singing & Ear Training II 1 MUSI 1182 Class Piano Level II 1 MUAP Private Lesson (main instru.) 2 MUEN Performance Ensemeble 1 ENGL 1302 Composition & Rhetoric 2 3 Total Credits for Second Semester: 14 T HIS 1302 US History Since 1877 3

*Voice majors are also expected to take one diction class each semester MUSI 1160,1161,2160,2161 This adds 1 Credit hour.

Second Year First Semester

Course Course # Title Credit Hrs

MUSI 2311 Music Theory III 3 MUSI 2116 Sight Singing & Ear Training III 1 (1) MUSI 2181 Class Piano Level III 1 MUSI 1307 Music Literature 3 MMUENUAP Private Lesson (main instru.) 2 (2) Performance Ensemeble 1 VT GO 2305 Federal Government 3 (3) TH MA 1314 TotalCollege Credits Algebr fora Third Semester: 3 17 Second Year Second Semester

Course Course # Title Credit Hrs

MUSI 2312 Music Theory IV 3 MUSI 2117 Sight Singing & Ear Training IV 1 MUSI 2182 Class Piano Level IV 1 MUAP Private Lesson (main instru.) 2 VT GO 2306 Texas Government 3 SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3 Elective MUEN OR Performance Ensemeble 1 PHED 1164 IntrTotalo toCredit Physical Hours Fitness for Fourth & Wellness Semester: 1 15 Total Credit Hours for AA_FMUS: 60 Vocal Majors may have 64 Credit Hours, due to Diction classes

1Corequisites: Students will be required to take 0-4 hours of class piano as secondary applied until they pass their piano proficiency exam (see: Piano Proficiency Exam). Students taking keyboard as a major instrument should be encouraged to take another secondary applied area (voice). 2Symphonic band, concert choir, symphony orchestra; guitar and bass majors may use jazz ensemble. 3MATH 1314 or higher level 3 credit hour MATH course selected from the core. Minimum Acceptable Grades

For Transfer to 4-Year Academic Institutions

Most students at Lone Star College-Kingwood plan to transfer into four-year colleges and universities. We’ve worked hard to align our music curriculum with theirs, so that all of your courses will transfer smoothly through the Field of Study in Music Curriculum. However, you should be aware that most four-year colleges and universities have requirements for the lowest acceptable grade in transfer credit. in a music-major course that will transfer is a B. In general, the lowest grade in general studies (non music) courses that will transfer is a C. The lowest grade As you can see, making sure you have the time to commit to the classes you are taking and maintaining good grades is crucial. Otherwise, you will have to repeat classes after you transfer.

Professional Etiquette

As a working musician it is important for you to follow basic professional etiquette. Professional etiquette is grounded on the ethics of respect for individuals and a display of courteous behavior. Professional etiquette can have a long-lasting and far-reaching impact on your professional life. Here are a few suggestions:

1) Be considerate of others who may be using public spaces, including the music lobbies. 2) Use your voice at an appropriate level. all users. If you need to move furniture please contact a faculty or staff member to approve and assist the furniture3) Furniture move. is carefully Damage selectedto the furniture and arranged may result to communicate if it is moved a withoutprofessional, supervision. welcoming environment for tables or sit on arms or backs of chairs. 4) In order to maintain a clean, well-groomed atrium, please use furniture for its purpose. Do not stand on This building was designed and built for the enjoyment of all who wish to study and appreciate music, those people training for a future profession as a musician, and those who are patrons of musical talent. Together, we can ensure a beautiful building and a welcoming environment for all.

Recital Attendance

varietyAs a music of Concerts student, and/oryou are special expected performances to attend concerts in which and you hear are a NOT wide a varietyperformer. of music The number literature, will depend uponrepertoire, your classstyles, requirements and genres. Youset byare your expected instructors. to attend The all attendance Music Performance for the MPH Hour Recitals Recitals and as Studio well as a Classes is kept by the Staff Assistant, so be certain to sign in every Monday, even when you are performing. NOTE: Attendance credit will not be given to those who arrive late. Some transfer institutions may require the recital attendance record to be sent directly from LSC. If so, please send an email to our Staff Assistant. Piano Proficiency Exam

If you are pursuing the AA Field of Study in Music, you will take a Piano Proficiency Exam near the end of your 4th semester of class piano. (Piano majors take the exam at the end of their 4th semester of private lesson study.) This exam assures that you’ve reached the appropriate level of keyboard skills required in the music degree. The exam will be scored by a minimum of two Lone Star College-Kingwood music faculty. The exam is a requirement for completion of the AA Field of Study in Music. The proficiencyTechnique: test Play consists all major of 7and equally minor weighted scales, the parts: chromatic scale, and all major and minor triad

arpeggiosTransposition: (4 octaves) At sight, transpose a hymn such as “America” Harmonization: Provide a block chord accompaniment for the melody of a well-known piece (folk song

orAccompaniment: hymn). No roman Add numerals accompaniment or chord to symbols a melody will by be pattern given. (Alberti bass, waltz bass, or arpeggiated

bass). Roman numerals or chord symbols will be given. Repertoire: Play from memory a solo work comparable in difficulty to one of the Bach Dances, simple classical Sonatinas or Burgmüller Op. 100 (or supplementary solo repertoire from Alfred’s Group Piano forSight-reading: Adults, Book Play 2, Second at sight Ed., a short Alfred passage Publishing in three Co, or Inc.) four voices. Cadences: Play authentic, plagal, and deceptive cadences in selected major & minor keys.

Class Attendance

arrive on time and to remain for the entire length of the class. Arriving late or leaving early are discourteous andClass a attendancedistraction isto vitalthe class. to your success, and you are expected to attend every class. It is also necessary to

Absence for Academic Reasons If you must miss class for an academic reason—e.g., choir tour, a class trip, or an honors project presentation—it is your responsibility to speak with your instructors in advance regarding your absence and the possibility of make-up work.

Absence for Personal Reasons If you miss a class for personal reasons—e.g., illness, a non-emergency medical appointment, a court date, a funeral, work schedule, or oversleeping—it is your responsibility to check with your instructor regarding your absences and the possibility of make-up work.

Absence for Religious Observances A student who is absent from classes for the observance of a religious holy day shall be allowed to take an classexamination scheduled or completeon the date an that assignment the student scheduled would befor absent that day for within a religious a reasonable holy day. time A “religious after the holy absence day” if, not later than the fifteenth day after the first day of the semester, the student notified the instructor of each means a holy day observed by a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property taxation under the instructor of each class, with the receipt of the notice acknowledged and dated by the instructor or by Section 11.20, Tax Code. The notice shall be in writing and shall be delivered by the student personally to under this section may not be penalized for the absence, but the instructor may appropriately respond if the certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the instructor of each class. A student who is excused studentEmergencies fails to satisfactorily complete the assignment or examination. If you have a personal or family emergency, it is your responsibility to check with your instructor regarding the situation and the possibility of make-up work.

Excessive Absence that this is the case. Read the course syllabus carefully to understand the instructor’s policy. All students mustSome checkinstructors My Lone may Star drop (http://my.lonestar.edu/ students from class due to excessive absences, but students should not assume

Ensemble Attendance) to verify their enrollment Policy status.

preparation.This is a copy Your of information attendance you and will promptness find in the is syllabus imperative for foryour the ensembles. course to functionWe music smoothly. faculty take This is a cooperativethis policy very course. seriously, Respect and for expect the music, you, as for music one another, majors, forto prioritize the conductor, your ensembleand for the attendance ensemble andrequires each person to be on time and ready to go at every rehearsal.

***Attendance at all rehearsals and concerts is required.*** ***Unexcused absences from performances / dress rehearsals will result in failure of the course.*** If you are unable to attend rehearsal due to an illness, you must email the conductor before the rehearsal. At dress rehearsal or concert due to illness, you must speak directly to the conductor. If you are unable to sing at the discretion of the conductor, you may then receive permission to be excused. If you are unable to attend a take markings. If you are contagious, sit away from the group. If not, sit in the group. rehearsal, but are able to attend, you are expected to sit in the rehearsal room with your music and a pencil to

Excused absences are granted for: - Religious holidays pending faculty notification prior to the absence - SuddenOther reasonable illness or familyrequests emergency made in writing,pending up faculty to the notification discretion ofprior the toinstructor. the absence conductor immediately before or after rehearsal is not a good time. In writing and in advance is . ProfessionalWritten notification musicians is always arrive theat rehearsal best way at to least deal with any special circumstances. Speaking with the

5 minutes early to find their place and prepare for rehearsal. Tardiness will not be tolerated. Three tardies (3) are equal to one (1) unexcused absence. Please contactIt is imperative the specific to develop ensemble these director time managementfor questions skills on the now; attendance being late policy. in the professional world could cost you your job! “Five Minutes Early is On Time. On Time Is Late. Late Is Unacceptable.” Private Music Lessons

Private lessons are a crucial part of your music studies.

● Admission to 4-year colleges and universities is based almost entirely on your performance at an audition. ● In the professional world, hiring for jobs is frequently based on performance. ●

Musicians are first and foremost performers – and that’s what private lessons are about! Your private lesson teacher will share more specific expectations with you, but as a guideline, students enrolled in 1- credit lessons are expected to practice at least 3 hours per week in addition to the ½-hour weekly private lessons. Students enrolled in 2-credit lessons are expected to practice for at least 6 hours per week in addition to the 1-hour weekly private lessons. perform a jury. This is a performance for Music Department faculty at the end of the semester. The jury grade willEvery be student—both factored into your 1-credit overall and MUAP 2-credit grade, students as determined enrolled in by MUAP your privateprivate instructor.lessons—is required to Studio Class & Student Recitals

Several times throughout the semester, we come together to hear each other perform, to practice stage for the performances, auditions, and juries that you will have throughout your career as a musician. Besides decorum, and to listen to comments from your peers and from teachers. This experience helps to prepare you students’ performances and sharpen your ear. refining the performance skills you need to be a successful musician, you will learn to listen critically to other Preparation: To help ensure that you are ready for the recital, you will perform your selection in a studio class before you perform on a recital. This will give you the opportunity to work through performance nerves and to hear feedback from your peers. Students who are not prepared will not be allowed to perform on the student recital. Recital Dress: Appropriate dress is professional and elegant. For men, this might mean a suit or sports coat, long-sleeve black shirt with tie and slacks. For women, this could be a dress or pants suit; knees, shoulders, and midriffs should be covered. The audience should remember your performance, not your clothing! Studio Class & Recital Expectations

of study. 1. Students are required to perform on a minimum of one Studio Class and one Student Recital per semester

2. Students are required to attend ALL scheduled Studio Classes and expected to stay for the full hour. instructor. Students are required to perform on that class and will only be allowed to switch Studio Class 3. Students will be assigned a Studio Class date by department faculty in conjunction with their private dates4. Students under are highly required extenuating to contact, circumstances. provide music to, and schedule rehearsals with their collaborative pianist no less than TWO-WEEKS IN ADVANCE of their scheduled Studio Class.

FINAL MUAP GRADE. 5. STUDIO CLASS ATTENDANCE, PARTICIPATION AND RECITAL PERFORMANCE MAKE UP 20% OF THE Working with a Staff Pianist

Staff pianists are provided for performances in studio classes, recitals & juries. Students who perform repertoire containing piano accompaniment are required to make arrangements with their accompanist as outlined below. See your private instructor for accompanist assignments.

Dr. Robert Hunt [email protected] RehearsalsMr. with Andrew Dr. Hunt Schneider and Mr. [email protected] will be held in various locations in the music building, usually pianists. Here are some general guidelines for working with a pianist: in their offices. Sign-up sheets will be posted on the doors in the office hallway to schedule times with staff no less than two weeks before

1.2. GivePrint the two music clean, to two-sided your staff copies pianist of each piece, hole-punched on the the first left rehearsal.

3. Printed copies should have the entire piano part clearly visible – no run-offs 4. Write your name and contact information on the first page of each piece 5. Place music in your assignedWorking accompanist’s with MAILBOX the in Roomstaff MUS pianist: 109.

multiple rehearsals are necessary. 1. The week before a performance, schedule a time to rehearse with the pianist on campus. Start earlier if 2. Be familiar with the notes and lyrics ahead of time. The pianist is not there to teach you the piece. She/he will use their time with you to coach you on ensemble, pronunciation, stage presence, etc.

3. Warm up on your own, before the rehearsal. informed. 4. Communicate! If you are running late, or a conflict arises, contact the pianist immediately to keep them 5. DO NOT BE A “NO-SHOW” FOR A REHEARSAL WITH THE ACCOMPANIST! You will lose your privledge to and pay for an accompanist for recitals and for your jury at the end of the semester. use the accompanist if you cannot be relied upon to show up for rehearsal. This means you will have to find NOTE: Staff pianists are only provided for students who are enrolled in MUAP Private Lessons. Practice Rooms

It is imperative that you reserve adequate time to practice for your private lessons, your piano class, your ear- training/sightsinging assignments, and your major ensemble. assistants for access. Practice rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis to music students only. See music faculty or Please do not place books or other items on top of the . Also, please do not leave your belongings in a practice room when you are not present. Not only is it not safe or secure to leave your things there, it is discourteous to others who might wish to use the room. Please remove your belongings from a room if you will be gone for more than 5 minutes. More than anything, be respectful of your peers—who likely to be your future colleagues—and they will be respectful of you! Lockers

Lockers are available for the use of students who are either enrolled in a performance ensemble; or in the Music Field of Study Curriculum. They are intended to store instruments, books and other materials pertaining to music study. Food and drink are not allowed outside of the lobby and should never be stored in lockers. Lockers will be issued to students based on availability and need with instrumentalists and sophomores receiving priority. See Mr. Vélez duringTutoring the first week of school.

A music tutor is available for students enrolled in Music Theory and Sight Singing. Please contact your Music Theory or Sight Singing professor for more information and to set up an appointment. It is your responsibility to be on time for the appointment and provide adequate notice if you have to cancel. Piano Lab Open Hours

suiteThe Piano to have Lab the (MUS room 107) unlocked. is available for use Monday-Friday from 7:30 am-4:30 pm when a class is not in session. You are welcome to use the room to practice during these times. See the Staff Assistant in the office Library Resources for Music

you can take it to the library, and they can activate it for use with all library features. This process allows you toTo checkuse library out books, resources, access you online must resources, first obtain and a studentmore. ID card from the Library. Once you obtain the card, In addition to a wide variety of books on music, you should be aware of several great reference materials for music. Grove Music Online, is an online database of all things music. Login with your Lone Star library card. www.oxfordmusiconline.com JSTOR: JSTOR is an online database of articles collected from various scholarly periodicals (magazines, great reference for research in music literature classes, or just for your own interest. newspapers, etc…). In some cases, the articles available go all the way back to the 1800’s. These can be a . Click on “Articles and Databases” and look for “JSTOR” under the “Database by Title” section. You’ll find it online at http://www-jstor-org.lscsproxy.lonestar.edu www.lonestar.edu/library/kingwood.htm has both a chat option, email address, and phone numbers you can use to contact the librarians directly. Librarians love to help you find the information you need. What can I do with a major in MUSIC?

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Music prepares musician-scholars for a variety of music-related careers as the National Association of Schools of Music. Music education is widely recognized for its ability to stimulate well as graduate study in music or other fields. Lone Star College – Montgomery is an accredited member of intellectual capacity and, therefore, can provide excellent preparation for medical school, law school, and numerous______other fields. Learned Competencies

Creativity Stage presence Ability to read and write music Self-discipline Poise Perseverance Oral and written communication Physical stamina Organization and memorization Cooperation/collaboration Specialized skill in one or more instruments Careers

Conductor Church music director Musician Disc jockey Audiologist

Instrument repair RecordingMusic attorney mixer Music critic Promoter Arts management coordinator Public relations specialist Copywriter Voice/music teacher Cruise director Lyricist Journalist Doctor Composer/Arranger Technical writer Vocalist Recording technician Publisher/Editor Lawyer Music therapist Agent Music librarian Concert hall manager

*** Note that some careers may require additional education. Professional Music Associations, Job Sites, & Resources Academy of Country Music Chorus America Teacher’s Guild International Chronicle of Higher Education Acoustical Society of America Church Music Publishers Association American Accordionists Association Classical Singer American Bandmasters Association Classical Voice American Choral Directors Association Cleopatra Records American College of Musicians College Band Directors National Association American Composers Alliance College Music Society American Federation of Musicians Concert Artists Guild American Federation of Teachers Conductors Guild American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Country Music Association American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers Country Radio Broadcasters American Guild of Music Dolby Laboratories American Guild of Musical Artists Entertainment Careers American Guild of Organists Federal Jobs Digest American Harp Society Fellowship of United Methodists in Music & Worship American Music Conference Arts American Music Therapy Association Film Music Network American Musicological Society Free Translation Online American School Band Directors’ Association Gospel Music Association American Society of Composers and Publishers Greater Houston Chapter of NATS American String Teachers Association Guild of American Luthiers Amusement and Music Operators Association Harmony Central Aria Database Houston Grand Opera Arista Records International Association of Manufacturers Asian American Music Society International Association of Music Libraries, Archives, ASCAP Jobline and Documentation Center Associated Builders of America International Bluegrass Music Association Association for Technology in Music Instruction International Business Music Association Association of Concert Bands International Clarinet Association Association of Independent Music Publishers International Conference of Symphony and Opera Billboard Musicians Bose Corporation International Double Reed Society International Federation for Choral Music Caney, Sandoe & Associates International Guild of Symphony, Opera, and Ballet Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) Musicians Chamber Music America International Horn Society Cashbox Chorister’s Guild International Piano Guild International Society for Music Education International Society for the Performing Arts National Federation of Music Clubs National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) International Society of Bassists National Flute Association International Trombone Association National Music Council International Trumpet Guild National Music Publishers’ Association IPA Source National Opera Association Jobster National Orchestral Association League of American Orchestra National Piano Foundation New York City Opera Metropolitan Opera Association North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance Lied and Art Song Text Page Muse’s Muse Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Oberlin Professional Development North American Saxophone Alliance Association Oceanbound Entertainment, Inc. Musical Chairs Opera America Music Distributors Association Opera News Online Music Jobs Opera Plot Summaries Music Library Association Orchestras Canada Music Publishers’ Association of the United States Organization of American Kodaly Educators Music Staff Outer Sound Music Teachers National Association Percussive Arts Society Music Yellow Pages Piano Technicians Guild Musician.com Pollstar My Auditions Private Lessons.com Nashville Songwriters Association International Production Music Association National Academy of Popular Music Recording Industry Association of America National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Retail Print Music Dealers Association National Association of Colleges and Employers ShowBiz Jobs National Association of College Wind and Percussion Society for Ethnomusicology Instruments Society of Composers, Inc. National Association of Composers, USA Society of Professional Audio Recording Services National Association of Music Merchants Songwriters Guild of America National Association of Pastoral Musicians Sony Music Online National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians Tape Op National Association of School Music Dealers US Opera National Association of Schools of Music Texas Voice Center National Association of Teachers of Singing Viola da Gamba Society of America National Ballroom and Entertainment Association Warner Brothers Records National Band Association Western Music Association National Catholic Band Association World Chamber of Commerce Directory Advice

Network. Join a professional organization and get engaged. They often have private job boards. Join LinkedIn and give yourself an online presence. 1. 2. Prospect. You don’t have to wait until a job is posted on an online job board. A good prospecting letter may open up opportunities.

Stay connected. Volunteer a music-related events. Continue to practice on your own time and develop projects to stay current. Keep in contact with your professors, Career Services, and your own network to let them3. know that you’re looking.

4. Intern. connections. A surprising number of internships even develop into jobs. Look for internships. Not only are they great sources of experience, but they can give you 5. Be flexible. have considered:You business, may not churches,get the job commercials. you wanted rightDon’t away, be afraid but itto will do somethinghelp to build “outside” experience the musicand major connections – and may lead to a better, more desirable position later on. Look for jobs in areas you may not collaboration. with the transferable skills you have from studying music – discipline, poise, creativity, and cooperation/ 6. Be patient. Things may take time in the current economy. There are jobs out there, but sometimes you have to be patient to find one. Noise Induced Hearing Loss

Exposure to loud noise is the second most common cause of hearing loss. Approximately 30 million Americans are exposed to high intensity noise in their workplace and 1 in 4 of these workers (or 7.5 million asAmericans) a single hunting a permanent trip without hearing earplugs. loss will Loud develop. noise Much damages can be the done hair to cells prevent in the noise-induced inner ear and hearing can cause hearingloss but loss,little earcan ringing be done and to reversedistortion it. Sometimesof sounds. a single exposure to loud noise is all that is needed, such In a profession where hearing is a vital aspect of our everyday success, musicians must take special care of practice time: size of the room, height of the ceiling, instrument range/tessitura, volume of sound production, etc.our Ashearing. you are Many practicing, factors performingcontribute to off-campus the loudness and musicians in your general experience music during listening, our be performance conscious of and how loud the sound is and make adjustments to minimize impact on your hearing. Below are charts outlining permissible noise level exposure and various decibel levels for specific musical situations and instruments. Hearing Loss Resources

Apple App Store: dB Meter Pro Galen Carol Audio: http://www.gcaudio.com/resources/howtos/loudness.html Health Watch USA: http://www.occupationalhearingloss.com/noise_induced_hearing_loss.htm

Occupational Safety Healthy Administration (OSHA): www.oshax.org/info/articles/decibel-levels

- Sound Levels of Music sure ACGIH NIOSH OSHA Normal piano practice Duration of Expo Sound Level dB(A)

(hrs/day) 82 82 85 60-70 dB Chamber music, small 75-85 dB 8 85 85 Fortissimo Singer, 3’ 70 dB 16 auditorium 4 88 88 95 90 Piano Fortissimo 2 Violin 82-92 dB 94 94 84-103 dB 91 91 100 Cello 97 97 1 105 Oboe 85-111 dB 1/2 110 Flute --- 95-112 dB 1/4 100 100 115* Piccolo 92-103 dB 1/8 103 103 Clarinet 90-106 dB Horn 85-114 dB Trombone 90-106 dB Tympani & Bass Drum 85-114 dB 94 dB 106 dB Symphonic music, peak Walkman on 5/10 120-137 dB Rock music, peak Amplifier, rock, 4-6’ 120 dB 150 dB Protecting Your Neuromusculoskeletal Health

• Neuromusculoskeletal health is essential to your lifelong success as a musician. • Practicing and performing music is physically demanding. • Musicians are susceptible to numerous neuromusculoskeletal disorders. • Some musculoskeletal disorders are related to behavior; others are genetic; still others are the result of trauma or injury. Some genetic conditions can increase a person’s risk of developing certain behaviorrelated neuromusculoskeletal disorders. • Many neuromusculoskeletal disorders and conditions are preventable and/or treatable.

• SufficientProper body physical alignment and musical and correct warm-up physical time technique is important. are essential. • Regular breaks during practice and rehearsal are vital in order to prevent undue physical stress and strain. • It is important to set a reasonable limit on the amount of time that you will practice in a day. • Avoid sudden increases in practice times. • Know your body and its limits, and avoid “overdoing it.” • Maintain healthy habits. Safeguard your physical and mental health. • Day-to-day decisions can impact your neuromusculoskeletal health, both now and in the future. Since muscle and joint strains and a myriad of other injuries can occur in and out of school, you also need to learn more and take care of your own neuromusculoskeletal health on a daily basis, particularly with regard to your performing medium and area of specialization. • If you are concerned about your personal neuromusculoskeletal health, talk with a medical professional. • If you are concerned about your neuromusculoskeletal health in relationship to your program of study, consult the appropriate contact person at your institution.

healthThis information documents, is located provided on by the the NASM National Web Associationsite at the URL of Schools linked below. of Music (NASM) and the Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA). For more information, check out the other NASM-PAMA neuromusculoskeletal http://nasm.arts-accredit.org/index.jsp?page=NASM-PAMA%3A+Neuromusculoskeletal+and+Vocal+Health Protecting Your Vocal Health

• Vocal health is important for all musicians and essential to lifelong success for singers. • Understanding basic care of the voice is essential for musicians who speak, sing, and rehearse or teach others. • Practicing, rehearsing, and performing music is physically demanding. • Musicians are susceptible to numerous vocal disorders. • Many vocal disorders and conditions are preventable and/or treatable.

• Sufficient warm-up time is important. • BeginProper warming alignment, up adequatemid-range, breath and then support, slowly and work correct outward physical to vocal technique pitch extremes.are essential. • Regular breaks during practice and rehearsal are vital in order to prevent undue physical or vocal stress and strain. • It is important to set a reasonable limit on the amount of time that you will practice in a day. • Avoid sudden increases in practice times. • Know your voice and its limits, and avoid overdoing it or misusing it. • Maintain healthy habits. Safeguard your physical and mental health. • Drink plenty of water in order to keep your vocal folds adequately lubricated. Limit your use of alcohol, and avoid smoking. • Day-to-day decisions can impact your vocal health, both now and in the future. Since vocal strain and a myriad of other injuries can occur in and out of school, you also need to learn more and take care of your own vocal health on a daily basis. Avoid shouting, screaming, or other strenuous vocal use. • If you are concerned about your personal vocal health, talk with a medical professional. • If you are concerned about your vocal health in relationship to your program of study, consult the appropriate contact person at your institution.

This information is provided by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the Performing Artsneuromusculoskeletal Medicine Association health (PAMA). documents, For more located information, on the NASM check Web out sitethe atother the NASM-PAMAURL linked below. http://nasm.arts-accredit.org/index.jsp?page=NASMPAMA:%20Neuromusculoskeletal%20and%20 Vocal%20Health Website and Facebook

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